Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
A results-driven Strategic Program and Project Manager with 8 years of progressive experience, passionately leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives across industrial, manufacturing, and digital domains. I specialize in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and core business objectives, with a proven track record of managing multi-million dollar portfolios ($1.5M+), leading high-performing cross-functional teams (12+ developers), and aligning complex IT/OT operations with strategic executive vision. My expertise spans platform development, sophisticated data transformation, and the implementation of AI-enhanced decision systems. I thrive on delivering measurable business outcomes through meticulous program governance, user-centric execution, and robust stakeholder alignment. I am particularly adept at leveraging data and AI to optimize operational efficiency, enhance predictive capabilities, and drive significant cost savings, as demonstrated by initiatives reducing unplanned downtime by 10% and improving supply chain performance by 20%. I am committed to fostering innovation and driving digital maturity within organizations, leveraging a unique blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and strong leadership. Eager to contribute my skills to forward-thinking organizations focused on transforming their operations through technology.
Supporting the delivery and coordination of internal applications used to design and model warehouse automation and conveyor systems. Working with software development and engineering teams to align requirements, organize project workflows, and ensure solutions meet operational and manufacturing needs.
Orchestrate and lead a $1.5M+ portfolio of high-impact enterprise initiatives, with a primary focus on digital transformation and industrial technology integration. Strategically secured a pivotal $1M multi-year manufacturing platform engagement by independently leading a critical executive workshop during a leadership transition, demonstrating proactive leadership and strategic negotiation. Direct and empower diverse cross-functional delivery teams, including software engineering, data science, and operational specialists, ensuring cohesive project execution and alignment with business goals. Conduct quarterly executive briefings, translating intricate delivery KPIs and technical complexities into clear, actionable strategic guidance that informs senior leadership decisions and organizational roadmap. Key Achievement: Spearheaded a predictive analytics initiative, integrating PLC data with enterprise IT systems to develop advanced ML models, resulting in a 10% reduction in unplanned downtime across manufacturing operations through early warning systems.
Directed the end-to-end development and successful deployment of a cutting-edge Human-Centered Manufacturing Platform, which was adopted by over 100 frontline users across 10 distinct production lines, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. Engineered seamless IT/OT interoperability by integrating robust Azure/.NET infrastructure with complex legacy systems, overcoming technical hurdles to facilitate unified data flow and control. Streamlined project implementation cycles by 25% through the strategic adoption of a flexible, constraint-based delivery model, meticulously aligning development efforts with critical stakeholder priorities and market demands. Key Achievement: Significantly enhanced AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) optimization within the Warehouse Management System, improving AGV uptime by 25% through streamlined manual material handling and the implementation of real-time data-driven vehicle path guidance algorithms.
Modernized and revolutionized enterprise analytics environments by successfully migrating legacy Excel-based workflows to robust, structured Business Intelligence dashboards, significantly improving data accessibility and reliability. Designed and implemented advanced forecasting systems that provided critical insights for capacity planning and executive resourcing decisions, directly influencing strategic allocation of resources. Pioneered and successfully launched a remote analytics training program during the COVID-19 pandemic, establishing new internal standards for data literacy and tools adoption that were subsequently embraced across global teams.